Alright so in this video I tried a different style where I avoid using any theorists and just dig into some good old fashioned, film micro-analysis work. So let me know if it worked or not. Also if anyone is interested, I did a whole list of my planned video essays for the rest of the year (not including upcoming shows, films that people vote for and random stuff that it'll just write about when I'm bored). Thanks, www.patreon.com/posts/33962797

@nosson2842

4 жыл бұрын

It worked perfectly

@ryanedwards7487

4 жыл бұрын

Captain America and Falcon. I absolutely love both of these characters so much in these movies, definitely examples of who to be as a person. Perfect castings too...both of them (at least publically) embody the ideals of both characters.

@stepahead5944

4 жыл бұрын

It worked, though I must say I thoroughly enjoy the incorporation of theorists.

@Survivalboy-np6lr

4 жыл бұрын

I be interested if you did a video on Hawkeye because he's still a important part of the avengers

@Bahruchnik

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it worked, and it worked well. Thanks for continuing to put these out!

This video really shows why Falcon-Sam was chosen to be the next Captain America. He does represent a modern day one.

@vernonhampton5863

4 жыл бұрын

I dig Sam from the jump for one reason. When he knew Captain America was running with/against him, Sam didn't stop until he got tired. All day.

@SpFlash1523

3 жыл бұрын

Steve Rogers/Captain America (2014): "On your left, on your left, on your left, on your left." Sam Wilson/Falcon (2023): "On your left."

In hindsight it makes sense why falcon inherits the shield instead of bucky

@ImplicitlyPretentious

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah totally!

@jorgec98

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't agree initially, but this video convinced me

@StanvilleBrown

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much!

@laninfapimentel311

4 жыл бұрын

I also think Steve wanted Bucky to have the same freedom he gave himself when he chose to stay with Peggy. A chance to live a life that's his own, after nearly 100 years of service.

@srntnjl523

4 жыл бұрын

@@laninfapimentel311 I agree. Steve believes that said freedom is what will lead to Bucky's self-redemption.

What I really appreciated was Bucky’s acknowledgement of how he and Steve were ignorant of their decision to give Sam the shield. They saw Sam as worthy and righteous and assumed the world would see Sam the same way. Oblivious to how the world see Sam in comparison to Steve. The pressure of Sam accepting a symbol of a country that doesn’t fully accept him. That moment connected. Especially being a black man in the military.

@joejoejoe532

3 жыл бұрын

I also loved that: it shows that the combating racism starts with the virtues of individuals fighting their own biases, but must also go beyond that. Steve and Bucky as individuals never judged Sam on the superficial qualities, but that doesn't mean the rest of the world will show the same grace. Being good as individuals is a start, but it is not yet sufficient. I am reminded of a real life parallel in Elvis Presley and Little Richard. All accounts indicate that Presley personally did his best to offer opportunities and stand up for his Black musical peers using his own stardom as leverage. But the music industry is much bigger than Presley, so no matter how much he personally tried to help, the musical executives and power structures that be still discriminated. Thus like Isaiah Bradley, Little Richard's contributions to Rock/Roll were downplayed and ignored.

Sam is one of my top 5 MCU characters. They really nailed it with him.

@ImplicitlyPretentious

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah totally! He's like a hidden gem of a character!

@videovoidtv

4 жыл бұрын

I think he and scarlet witch are the true future of the MCU

@mjamitche5245

4 жыл бұрын

I always loved Sam because he represented a regular American. He was very capable because he was military trained, but like the video said, he wasn't trying to become an Avenger. He was really just supportive of Steve and Natasha when they needed him.

You said when they met, Sam was sitting down, and Steve stood above him, then reaches down to help Sam up. When they meet for the last time, Steve is sitting, and Sam is standing. And he lets Sam bend over and pick up the shield. Because Sam doesn't need the help anymore.

@TwilightSunXXIV

4 жыл бұрын

Daaaamn. The realist of reals. That's some amazing insight you have there.

@EGRJ

4 жыл бұрын

@@TwilightSunXXIV Thanks. But I wouldn't even have noticed if IP hadn't started the train of thought rolling.

@real_lampcap

3 жыл бұрын

Damn.

I never noticed the parallel of Steve in Endgame and Sam in Winter Soldier. Always enjoyed their bromance though, great characters all around. Russo Bros are the MVPs.

time for sam to get the love he deserves!!!!

Every time I say Sam is one of my favorite characters in the MCU nobody understands. I think your video was able to put into words what I feel about him. Thank you

@laninfapimentel311

4 жыл бұрын

I love Sam because he's played by Anthony Mackie

@nont18411

4 жыл бұрын

Watching Harry Potter and MCU back-to-back makes me notice something. Sam’s dynamic with Steve is similar to Neville’s dynamic with Harry. Sam/Neville not only sees Steve/Harry as a good friend but also a role model and a leader who helps Sam/Neville overcome his insecurity and stand-up for himself. Steve/Harry makes Sam/Neville a better person and a determined hero that’s why Neville deserves to be the one that kills Nagini and Sam deserves to the one that inherits Cap’s shield.

@RuffWarl0ck

3 жыл бұрын

You must be LOVING The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and how it showcases why Steve gave Sam the shield over everyone else at the end of Endgame.

@xyzdragontan

2 жыл бұрын

It helps Anthony Mackie is amazing as well

I've always liked Sam Wilson. He's always been just a good person. Everyone else has some crazy backstory that makes them a certain way, but Sam is just your average Joe that lost his best friend in battle. Yet he doesn't feel inferior to the others, because he just wants to help. "You're a good man, Sam."

One of the oddest things I keep hearing is that "Sam isn't a good replacement for Captain America because he wasn't developed as a character enough". I will show you people this video. Good job.

@CarloLlacar

3 жыл бұрын

And now we see it with ‘Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ series with that exact sentiment

This is why I get annoyed at people who say it's just dumb fun movies. There is just as much symbolism and character studies as any other film in cinema. And the people who don't think it's deep aren't paying attention to the films' complex writing. Which is weird because they pride themselves on looking deep into movies, but don't look deep into these because on the surface they seem like dumb fun.

@1994masja

3 жыл бұрын

Every movie tells a story, which teach the viewer about being human.

I always saw Steve's "on your left" at the beginning of Winter Soldier not as teasing at least not in the moment afterward maybe he saw that it might have been a little condescending but when he was saying it I always believed it was him falling back on his training from the 40's where they took that sort of thing very seriously and drilled it into the soldiers head that as you pass someone you warn them that your coming.

@truepotential206

4 жыл бұрын

It was for the first two times he crossed him but a tease on the 3rd 🤣

@beppo2814

3 жыл бұрын

People still do that nowadays.

It's funny, I woke up thinking I wanted to watch something captain America related. Then this was the first thing I saw in my subscription box.

@ImplicitlyPretentious

4 жыл бұрын

Aww I'm happy to scratch an itch :)

watching this today after the finale of falcon and winter soldier. makes me wanna tear again

Every time I watch this movie, I appreciate it more and more. This movie is perfect

Love love love Sam's treatment in Falcon and Winter Soldier. An extension of his original role in Civil War but more elaborate now that he is half the focus. Did I mention how much I love it?

some call sam a sidekick but i find that insulting since he did a hell of a lot more than that not just as a hero but also as a friend. i'd like a video on tony and rhodey and their bromance. rhodey had an interesting character arc and definitely came into his own in "infinity war" and "endgame"

@maninthetrenchcoat5603

4 жыл бұрын

I think the MCU has a different definition for sidekicks than other franchises because they put so much depth into their characters, even the sidekicks can stand on their own. Falcon is undoubtedly a sidekicks. He's Steve's most loyal ally, support system, partner and a worthy successor to his title. Everything Sam has done as the Falcon is because Steve came along, but Steve wouldn't be who he is without the support from Sam. He's a sidekick, but he is probably one of the best around.

@bethanychatman9531

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

This is my favorite relationship for Steve and Sam. We see it from both sides and it's just easy and supportive and straightforward from the very beginning. No sense of obligation or survivors guilt etc. Steve and Sam are one and the same and I wish I saw more of their relationship. Also your voice is very soothing.

In this house we love and respect Sam Wilson ❤

Your editing is sooo good! Especially the section about Sam's backstory.

Coming back and seeing this after EP5 of F&WS puts tears in my eyes. Great job on this vid

Thank you for helping me understand why I have been so obsessed with this character and Mackies performance.

Falcon has the best suit in the entire MCU!!

@peacefulnight3990

4 жыл бұрын

hey dude I wouldn’t go that far but that’s your opinion I guess, I believe Iron Man and Thor does, I’ll throw in Vision too

@Alert111

4 жыл бұрын

@@peacefulnight3990 It absolutely my personal bias lol. I like high-tech looking wings.Valture is cool too !!

@mogul188

3 жыл бұрын

in the new show his new suit looks comical imo

I love this man, Sam is so criminally underrated in the MCU so seeing more love shown to him is great

I think this so the best video essay I saw on KZread

@ImplicitlyPretentious

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

"the superior man inviting others to become better." "the only power i have is that i believe we can do better."

This was beautiful as always. It’s also the reason why Sam IS the Captain America now. He is not a woke race swap or a reboot, he has earned his way (as a character) to being the same beacon of hope that Steve is.

Sam getting the shield from Cap was a inevitability from the beginning...

Well Sam is now Captain America. And has his own show. So it's all good....😿

This is once again brilliant, perhaps someday Steve and Thor! Thanks for the good content!

@ImplicitlyPretentious

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yeah I have an outline written for a Marvel Trinity essay where its focused on Steve, Thor and Tony as an collection of perspectives so its sort of going to happen!

@thedailytruth8833

4 жыл бұрын

Implicitly Pretentious That sounds brilliant, I cannot wait to see your new stuff when it comes out!

Do you think you could make one for Hawkeye? He, along with Cap and Falcon, are one of my favorites in the MCU, but he doesn't get enough love. Enjoy your videos.

@_thomas1031

4 жыл бұрын

I have to agree. He had a semi siblinghood with Nat that I would like to see explored.

@danterose6673

4 жыл бұрын

@@_thomas1031 That and his relationship with Wanda. Plus his entire Ronin arc was glossed over.

@vicentserrano9268

4 жыл бұрын

@@danterose6673 that's true, if only there was a graphic novel about how Hawkeye became ronin and how many bad decision that he make and how many enemies that sole responsive of his decision before endgame.

I love it. Sam has been one of my favourite MCU characters since he first appeared on screen and it's beautiful to see him recognized in this video.

And this is literally what we have now seen through Falcon and the Winter Soldier. This was it. All of it.

Absolutely beautiful commentary. Sam has always been someone who looks after everyone and his work at the VA really highlights that. He’s definitely become one of my favorites especially now that he and Bucky have their own show.

I don't necessarily always agree with all the points you make in your videos, but man if I don't love watching/listening to them. Really really good.

This is a really nice video, I hadn't given that much thought to Sam. I now look forward to his series a lot more

I often find myself being the only one defending the true value of characters like Clint and Sam while they're all being bashed on. Thank you for the video. People need to watch these movies for what these characters really bring to The table instead of superpowers and explosions.

Now we need one on sam and bucky pleeeease

Falcon and the Winter Soldier reminds me of a DC storyline involving the Flash - Sam does not want to take the mantle of Captain America and try to replace him, for fear of ruining Steve’s legacy - Steve being not only his best friend, but also his hero. However, after seeing John Walker take the mantle (and proving to be unfit)even with the tattered legacy of Isiah Bradley’s abuse, he’ll take it, if only to make sure Steve’s legacy stays intact, but also redress past wrongs - he’ll accept that it’s what Steve wanted, his friend, another “good man”

What a simply perfect and Beautiful video. You do great work! And LOVE the amazing music choices - so on point!

@ImplicitlyPretentious

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's really flattering!

@jcarm185

4 жыл бұрын

@@ImplicitlyPretentious It really was amazing though. You always do great work, But today's was, if possible, even a notch higher. So thank YOU for doing this for us viewers.

Winter Soldier is still my fav MCU movie

@fraydizs7302

3 жыл бұрын

Same

Yo why is it so foggy in here 😭

I feel like this really puts into words how warm and human and solid Sam is, and you're right, he's he implicit backbone for the MCU

Before I even really start watching this, I'm taking a moment to once again thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for adding the captions. It makes such a huge, positive difference in my viewing experience.

Before I watched this one I was wondering what MCU character had a good method of overcoming trauma, as trauma is a reoccurring theme. Glad to see it was Sam.

Wow, this is so beautifully written and edited. I cried. I have always been into Sam's character and his relationship with Steve, but never been able to put my finger into the reasons why did I feel that. Thankyou for making another great essay video. I truly appreciate what you do.

Wow, your video put into words what I feel about Sam when I call him one of my favorite MCU characters and when I believe he was the rightful heir to the shield. I enjoyed this micro-analysis a lot.

Watching the week before the conclusion of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier... Great stuff

ok the editing in this is fantastic -- overlaying quotes over other scenes in such a cool way

Dude, you been spoiling us with these! Thanks for taking the time out of your day to make these beautiful videos man.

6:28 well, great job. you actually made me tear up. i never made the connection between Riley and Bucky (hell, their NAMES are similar), and now im even MORE excited for Falcon and Winter Soldier knowing that potential link.

I truly loved this video and the focus you gave on their relationship was beautifully and carefully done. Put some respek on Falcon's name lol.

early again and grateful for it. quality as always. like with the Steve and Nat video, it's nice to see the same level of thought put into the comparatively smaller pieces of the mcu as the big ideas informing the major elements. but i'm pretty sure you could narrate an instructional video on constructing Ikea furniture and i'd still give it a like. keep it up!

From day one I've believed Sam would be a fantastic Captain America. The most common complaint about him being Cap is his lack of super-soldier serum, but he's the modern-day Steve Rogers! He gives it his all, he doesn't give up, he'll run in and fight no matter the situation because of the cause and the people he believes in. If anything, the lack of serum is the greatest thing he has going for him. He's gonna take harder hits than Steve, he's gonna have a harder and slower time getting up, but he *will* get up. If frail, sickly, skinny Steve standing up to a bully and saying "I can do this all day" is the embodiment of Captain America, then the ordinary man Sam will be closer to that than the super-powered Steve was during his time behind the shield. He'll take a little longer, but he'll do it.

WOW! If there were awards for youtube video essays . . . the editing, the direction, and theme! Superb! Sam always made sense to me because I am a fan of Steve. This essay is very much a cheeky love letter on Valentine's Day to the relationship that grounds the MCU. WE ARE SAM, an ordinary guy, no powers and even we have the potential to be Captain America. GAWD! Disney Star Wars fucked up Rey's story!

Falcon is an amazing character even when you have like Iron Man or Thor and Dr Strange. I love CAPTAIN AMERICA AND the forth installment coming.

Your character essays rank up there among my favorites alongside FullFat Videos essays. What I especially like about yours is the focus on characters outside the main six Avengers. FullFat helped me see Iron Man, Cap, Thor and Starlord in new, complex and surprising ways. In that same vein, you've helped me see characters like Sam, Nebula and Wanda in completely different lights. Thank you for these videos and keep up the good work.

I really look forward to each of your videos. You take my favorite film series a breathe fuller life into the characters. I already loved them, but your well-thought essays help me realize why I love each one of them. Thanks

Your work is so damned good! Detailed, thoughtful, intuitive, very well-researched. And this was just so fun!

I want to thank you for another excellent thoughtful Marvel video! Great stuff and I always look forward to seeing them.

Okay, that's it! I've been enjoying your essays for awhile, but this one so blew me away with it's insight to something that was right there in front of me, but I never saw. In the absence of Sam/In the absence of Steve. Wow man, you've got another patreon backer now! :) Also, as an aside, the references to scholarly works is always impressive, but TBH i found just you, talking 100% in your own voice here, to be much more compelling...

Wow this video was so well put together!

Dude you make me think way more about these movies. And folks want and say these films aren’t cinema or art. SMH. Love your stuff, keep being you.

Yessssssssss. I actually really like Sam Wilson and I think that it is a shame that he is often disregarded because he is not as powerful and flashy as the other Avengers. I think that because he lost to Crossbones in his fight in Winter Soldier people think that he is weak but in terms of writing it made total sense. Why would a retired para rescue be able to fight toe to toe with an elite special agent who was good enough to be paired up with Captain America on missions. Every movie after that he has been an A+ (pardon the pun) wing man. I think that people should really rewatch the movies and focus on what he does and says he is really helpful and has more character and agency to just be seen as 'Cap's Sidekick.' And out of everyone Sam is the one he asked to be with him during Peggy's funeral that is really a great way to show how close they are. What I hate is that if it was Natasha or Tony by his side it would have been a bigger deal but dependable Sam by his side and no one cares. Can't wait for Falcon and the Winter Soldier I hope it really allows Bucky and Sam to come out of Steve's shadow.

I love your videos they also seem to make me cry. But absolutely amazing in depth work, thank you

This was simply beautiful. Loved it.

Gosh this video made me tear up, such a good analysis

Watching this after episode 5 of TFATWS - Honestly love how they have continued Sam's story and his character and never left behind his ability to talk to people. Truly a character to look up to

I. Can't wait til falcon and winter soldier

These video essays are very relaxing. They help me forget my problems.

This was beautiful. Thank you.

Another video, another win! I loved Sam's intro and use thru CA:WS, and how he remained that vigilant, supportive, and capable friend to Steve thru the rest of the films. Looking at how Endgame concluded, I am surprised Steve reacted how he did when Bucky got dusted (an old friend he'd spent days with since WWII), but we did not see any kind of reaction to Sam's dusting, a new friend he'd spent recent years with and he has complete faith and confidence in. That is a deleted scene I want to see!

Annnnd you shined a new light on a character once again! I needed this. I needed to understand the choice for Falcon picking up the mantle... this was perfect!

Yooooo 6:20 to 7:04 is amazing

Love the soothing anthem in the background. Brilliant decision and underlines the overall theme of the video.

You are FUCKING amazing. This was insightful and well done. You have a lot to be proud of. Keep it up, and I promise I’ll hit your patreon.

This is my first time on your channel-a really entertaining and thought-provoking video. I love Cap, and I love Sam too. Their relationship is one of the best in the MCU.

Great video. If anyone complains about Falcon getting the shield after this, I'll point them here as you articulated that point perfectly. You got yourself a new sub.

Thank you for your work

Such an amazing video. That Winter Soldier slam jumpscared me at the end tho! XD

Just waking up and this video already made my day

How long does it usually take you to piece these together? Brilliant work.

@ImplicitlyPretentious

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And its only about two hours a day for 3-5 days, but the recent videos it takes a total of around 5-8 hours accumulatively, because I've written specific scenes for analysis in the essay script itself, so it ended up way easier to edit!

@romanumeralz

4 жыл бұрын

Astounding. I always look forward to them.

Damn this was refreshing to see!

Hey. You make great video essays. I admire your work. You're awesome. ^_^

This is really good. 💯

Beautiful writing my guy. 👍🏾

Great video!!

This made me love Sam 100x more! Great video!

And that's why he got the shield

Nice one

@ImplicitlyPretentious

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

beautiful.

Guinea pig easter egg at 2:18 ? Great video too

I know it's going to be days until we get to see the the essay on the finale of Falcon and the Winter Soldier. I needed same Sam context to process it until then.

Awesome!

I really like you content, my dude

Have you thought about making a video about Bucky or even bucky and his relationship to steve, sam, tony, and the rest of the world. Take your pick, that's a lot Oh shit I should have checked. You did! I'll watch it next. My bad!

Plz do Steve and Bucky next! Plz plz plz! Love your videos. It makes me fall in love with my favorite characters even more...

*romance. but good video!

I always love your videos to death but every time the KSP music comes on I just can’t focus lol